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8533 HSN Code: Electrical Resistors

HSN Sub Chapter 8533 represents Electrical Resistors under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Electrical Resistors correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8533, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Electrical Resistors.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 8533

GST Rate for Electrical Resistors under HSN Code 8533. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

85

HSN Code

8533

HSN Description

Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), other than heating resistors

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 8533

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Electrical Resistors.

Tariff HSN

85331000

Description

Fixed carbon resistors, composition or film types

Tariff HSN

85332111

Description

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Of bare wire : Of nichrome

Tariff HSN

85332119

Description

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Of bare wire : Other

Tariff HSN

85332121

Description

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Of insulated wire : Of nichrome

Tariff HSN

85332129

Description

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Of insulated wire : Other

Tariff HSN

85332911

Description

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Other : Of bare wire: Of nichrome

Tariff HSN

85332919

Description

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Other : Of bare wire: Other

Tariff HSN

85332921

Description

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Other : Of insulated wire : Of nichrome

Tariff HSN

85332929

Description

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Other : Of insulated wire : Other

Tariff HSN

85333110

Description

Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W: Potentiometers

Tariff HSN

85333120

Description

Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W: Rheostats

Tariff HSN

85333190

Description

Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W: Other

Tariff HSN

85333910

Description

Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : Other : Potentiometers

Tariff HSN

85333920

Description

Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : Other : Rheostats

Tariff HSN

85333990

Description

Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : Other : Other

Tariff HSN

85334010

Description

Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : Potentiometers

Tariff HSN

85334020

Description

Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : Rheostats

Tariff HSN

85334030

Description

Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : Thermistors

Tariff HSN

85334090

Description

Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : Other

Tariff HSN

85339000

Description

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 8533 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹530 Cr

+26.20% vs FY 2024-25

0.0136% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹4,376 Cr

+18.79% vs FY 2024-25

0.0638% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹3,846 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #1090 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 85

FY 2025-26

0.11%

Share of Chapter 85’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.47% of Chapter 85’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 85

FY 2025-26

#35 of 48

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 85

Import-side rank: #25 of 48

At a glance

11.69%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#546

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2025-26

+36.47%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.11%

Contribution to Ch. 85

Share of Chapter 85 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 8533

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #571

Balance

−1,837.60

Exports

244.66 ₹ Cr

0.0107% share

— YoY

0.27% of Ch. 85

Imports

2,082.26 ₹ Cr

0.0580% share

— YoY

0.57% of Ch. 85

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #589

Balance

−1,619.48

Exports

208.17 ₹ Cr

0.0094% share

−14.91% YoY

0.19% of Ch. 85

Imports

1,827.65 ₹ Cr

0.0545% share

−12.23% YoY

0.53% of Ch. 85

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #541

Balance

−1,741.33

Exports

276.64 ₹ Cr

0.0129% share

+32.89% YoY

0.26% of Ch. 85

Imports

2,017.97 ₹ Cr

0.0693% share

+10.41% YoY

0.58% of Ch. 85

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #545

Balance

−2,098.64

Exports

377.53 ₹ Cr

0.0120% share

+36.47% YoY

0.25% of Ch. 85

Imports

2,476.17 ₹ Cr

0.0542% share

+22.71% YoY

0.53% of Ch. 85

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #554

Balance

−2,366.84

Exports

412.59 ₹ Cr

0.0114% share

+9.29% YoY

0.18% of Ch. 85

Imports

2,779.43 ₹ Cr

0.0483% share

+12.25% YoY

0.51% of Ch. 85

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #571

Balance

−2,821.25

Exports

398.35 ₹ Cr

0.0110% share

−3.45% YoY

0.14% of Ch. 85

Imports

3,219.60 ₹ Cr

0.0573% share

+15.84% YoY

0.49% of Ch. 85

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #566

Balance

−3,263.51

Exports

420.22 ₹ Cr

0.0113% share

+5.49% YoY

0.11% of Ch. 85

Imports

3,683.73 ₹ Cr

0.0604% share

+14.42% YoY

0.49% of Ch. 85

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #546

Balance

−3,845.69

Exports

530.31 ₹ Cr

0.0136% share

+26.20% YoY

0.11% of Ch. 85

Imports

4,376.00 ₹ Cr

0.0638% share

+18.79% YoY

0.47% of Ch. 85

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

11.69% /yr

Imports

11.19% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 85 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹4,77,278.49 Cr

Import

₹9,27,363.22 Cr

Trade Balance

−4,50,084.73

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8533 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 11.69% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8533 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.69% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹244.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹530.31 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8533 Ranked #546 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Sub-Chapter 8533 ranks #546 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 85, it ranks #35 of 48. By trade surplus, it ranks #1090 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8533 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8533 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 36.47% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹3,845.69 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8533 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹4,376.00 Cr exceeded exports of ₹530.31 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3,845.69 Crore — ranking #1090 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 11.19% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Electrical Resistors

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8533 have grown at 11.19% CAGR, reaching ₹4,376.00 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8533 Contributes 0.11% of Chapter 85 Exports — Ranked #35

Among the 48 subchapters under Chapter 85, HSN Sub-Chapter 8533 ranks #35 by export value — accounting for 0.11% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.47% share (rank #25).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8533 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 8533

It includes Electrical Resistors

Any special steps when selling Electrical Resistors through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Electrical Resistors?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Electrical Resistors is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

How should I document Electrical Resistors sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Electrical Resistors to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

What misclassification mistakes happen with Electrical Resistors?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

Any import/export nuance for Electrical Resistors?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

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